TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 320 of 796
STARTING MAIN ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER -25°F TO 32°F (-32°C TO 0°C) - Continued
NOTE
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If engine fails to crank, troubleshoot (WP 0081).
•
Start APU (WP 0042) to charge batteries, slave start (WP 0056) or tow start
vehicle (WP 0057) if engine fails to start due to low batteries.
8.
Keep engine speed at 1,000 to 1,200 rpm until engine runs smoothly.
9.
Do the following if engine runs rough after starting:
a.
Push in manifold heater switch (Figure 2, Item 2) on purge pump (Figure 2, Item 1) several times.
b.
If engine will not smooth out after several attempts, troubleshoot (WP 0081) .
Figure 2.
Operator Controls and Indicators (2 of 2).
10.
Check generator blower operation (WP 0010).
11.
Check engine for normal operation (WP 0011).
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